The Boychild Crisis
Too many boys are becoming men with no one showing them how
Absent fathers, peer pressure, a culture that confuses manhood with money or bravado, and no safe space to ask honest questions. This is what boys across Uganda and Africa, and in the diaspora, are growing up inside of. Boyhood does not pause while a family decides when the time is right.
The Crisis
What boys are actually up against
Absent Role Models
Many boys are being raised without a present father or consistent male figure to show them what responsible manhood looks like.
No Safe Space
Few places exist where a boy can be honest about fear, confusion, or identity without being mocked or dismissed.
A Confused Definition of Manhood
Peer pressure and a culture obsessed with money and bravado often fill the gap that mentorship should fill instead.
This is the gap Boys to Men Mentorship Camp exists to close. Here is why families like yours are enrolling now.
Choose Your Path
Speaking directly to you
Why Enrol Your Son Now?
For parents based in Africa, diaspora parents, and single mothers: why families like yours are enrolling now rather than waiting.
Why You Need This (Boy/Young Man)
Written directly for boys and young men: why this matters for you, not just your parents.
Beyond the Week at Camp
Support that continues once your son comes home
Boys to Men has run 8 intakes since January 2025, drawing participants from 5 different countries. Here is how we stay connected to families long after camp ends.
A Dedicated Parents Session
Every intake includes a session built specifically for parents, so you understand what your son is working through and how to support it at home.
A Parents' WhatsApp Community
A dedicated WhatsApp platform connects parents with each other and with the team, for questions, updates, and support between intakes.
A Learning Blog Built for Parents
Our blog answers the questions parents ask most, from screen time to confidence to why a son is pulling away. See Learning Resources or the full blog.
Not sure which path fits?
Every family's situation is different. If you are still deciding, reach out directly and we will guide you.
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